AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOcean Monitoring Under Fire: The Ocean Observatories Initiative is being “descoped,” with ships set to remove 900+ deep-sea instruments, including arrays off the Oregon coast, raising alarms about lost climate and ocean data. Energy & Data Centers: New reports say Northwest utilities in Oregon and Washington are turning to gas to power fast-growing data center demand, putting emission-reduction goals at risk. Local Science & Space: Venus and Jupiter will appear close together for a naked-eye conjunction Monday and Tuesday evenings, with Oregon Museum of Science and Industry highlighting how to spot them. Neuroscience Breakthrough: University of Oregon researchers identified brain cells in the lateral habenula that respond specifically to disappointment when expected rewards don’t arrive. Tribal Development: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde begin major construction at tumwata village, a mixed-use redevelopment at the former Blue Heron mill site tied to cultural restoration and future housing and commerce. Public Safety Tech: Salem-area authorities arrested a teen after an FBI-flagged threat involving school shooting research and firearm-related materials. Higher Ed & Workforce: Oregon Tech honored retirees totaling 113 years of service, while Oregon students continue to rack up major scholarships nationwide.
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